| COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release: June 30, 2011 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 |
City Council To Discuss Tougher
Trespassing Penalties
WHO:
Councilmember Michelle M. Mills
Community Leaders
Columbus Division of Police
WHEN:
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
5:00 pm
WHERE:
Columbus City Hall
City Council Chambers
WHAT :
Responding to concerns of police and neighborhood leaders, Columbus City Councilmember Michelle M. Mills, chair of the Public Safety & Judiciary Committee, will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to Columbus’ trespassing laws. In April, Councilmember Mills met with community leaders, business owners, and police at the Far East Neighborhood Policing Center. During this meeting, the community and police officers voiced their frustration with repeat trespassing offenders. Working with police, community leaders, and the City Attorney’s office, Councilmember Mills has drafted legislation to enhance the penalties for those with repeat trespassing convictions. The July 12th hearing will discuss the purpose of the legislation, as well as the proposed changes to Columbus Municipal Code 2311.21. Public testimony will be accepted. General rules of Council apply. Anyone wishing to address City Council on this matter must fill out a speaker slip before 5:30 pm on the day of the hearing. The hearing will be broadcast live on C-TV, Columbus’ cable channel 3.
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